Shanghai to West Albany time converter

West Albany is 12 hours behind Shanghai. When it is 9:00 AM in Shanghai, it is 9:00 PM (Tue, Oct 20) in West Albany.

Shanghai CST

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

West Albany EDT

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Shanghai
China
Wed, Oct 21
CSTUTC+8
West Albany
New York, United States
Tue, Oct 20
EDTUTC-4-12h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Shanghai to West Albany conversion table

Every hour of today in Shanghai and the matching time in West Albany. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).

ShanghaiWest Albany
12:00 AM12:00 PM−1 day
1:00 AM1:00 PM−1 day
2:00 AM2:00 PM−1 day
3:00 AM3:00 PM−1 day
4:00 AM4:00 PM−1 day
5:00 AM5:00 PM−1 day
6:00 AM6:00 PM−1 day
7:00 AM7:00 PM−1 day
8:00 AM8:00 PM−1 day
9:00 AM9:00 PM−1 day
10:00 AM10:00 PM−1 day
11:00 AM11:00 PM−1 day
12:00 PM12:00 AM
1:00 PM1:00 AM
2:00 PM2:00 AM
3:00 PM3:00 AM
4:00 PM4:00 AM
5:00 PM5:00 AM
6:00 PM6:00 AM
7:00 PM7:00 AM
8:00 PM8:00 AM
9:00 PM9:00 AM
10:00 PM10:00 AM
11:00 PM11:00 AM

Best time to call or meet

Working hours don't overlap fully. The closest fit is 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM in Shanghai (9:00 PM – 10:00 PM in West Albany): working hours on one side, early or late on the other.

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Shanghai and West Albany switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 21, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -12h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -13h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 21, 2027: -12h

Distance

Shanghai and West Albany are 11,651 km (7,240 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Shanghai and West Albany?

West Albany is 12 hours behind Shanghai.

What time is it in West Albany when it is 9 AM in Shanghai?

When it is 9:00 AM in Shanghai, it is 9:00 PM (Tue, Oct 20) in West Albany.

When is the best time to call West Albany from Shanghai?

Working hours don't overlap fully. The closest fit is 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM in Shanghai (9:00 PM – 10:00 PM in West Albany): working hours on one side, early or late on the other.

Does the time difference between Shanghai and West Albany change?

Yes, for part of the year, because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates or applies on one side only.